Japan Midokoro / Hyōgo Prefecture / Asago / Takeda Castle
Asago, Hyōgo Prefecture · Historic Site
Takeda Castle
- Nearest stationTakeda Station 0.6 km
- DesignationHistoric Site
- Year1443 (recorded)
Takeda Castle (竹田城, Takeda-jō) was a Sengoku period Japanese castle located in the Wadayama neighborhood of the city of Asago, in the northern part of Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. It is located north of Himeji, and north-west of Kyoto, and is situated some 353 metres above sea level It is often referred to locally as the "Machu Picchu of Japan".
From the Wikipedia article “Takeda Castle” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Takeda Castle. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Asago, Hyōgo Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Takeda Station, 0.6 km (straight line) |
| Type | Historic Site |
| Year | 1443 (recorded) |
| More | Official site Wikipedia 49 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Takeda Castle?
- Takeda Station. It is 0.6 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Takeda Castle a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Historic Site.
- When was Takeda Castle recorded?
- In 1443.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Chasuriyama Kofun: Saigen Jiro (Public domain), Asago Art Village: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Asago Art Village Museum: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Yashiro-no-Okeyaki: さかおり (CC BY-SA 4.0), Mikobata Cast Iron Bridge: shiro524 (CC BY-SA 3.0), Mouchet House: 日:Jnn (CC BY 2.1 jp)
